Spiral Circus Suite Viterbo, Italy

This is a surprisingly contemporary vacation home rental in Italy set within the ancient walls of a 15th century palazzo. One of three luxury suites created in collaboration with a hospitality entrepreneur and an acclaimed artist, the space is a fusion of elegant and stylish modern design and a unique pop art inspired theme. We like the playful graphics, saturated colors and sense of drama.

This vacation home rental in Italy is located in the historic heart of Viterbo on a charming piazza overlooking the town.

The brainchild of a Viterbo based hospitality entrepreneur and a fine artist and architect, this 15th century palazzo has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Divided into three separate suites with a reception area on the ground floor and a unique pinball museum from the artist’s family collection for guests to play in, the interiors were completely restored with clean modern lines and luxurious materials.

Meticulously crafted and imaginative, the interiors are fresh, bright and very modern with the main living spaces set below a dramatic corten steel banded spiral staircase that leads to the bedroom and a bonus room that can double as an office or or single bedroom. The fully equipped kitchen is done in colorful lacquer with an adjacent dining area framed with circus graphics around the ceiling perimeter.

The artistic direction and wall art are the work of the artist, with fabrics by Gamba 1918, fixtures by Artemide, Danish furnishings specially designed by Lago and wallpapers by Jannelli & Volpi. The apartment comes with five star hospitality amenities and staff for a bit of indulgent pampering as well as a Finnish spa and wellness room.

An place of distinctive imagery, comfort and style, this is unique and luxurious retreat.

Often overlooked for it’s famous neighbor to the south, the former papal headquarters of Viterbo boasts the largest medieval center in Europe. Although heavily damaged during the war, the stunning 15th century Priori Palace, 13th century cathedral and Palazzo dei Papi, the medieval quarter of San Pellegrino, and the medieval piazza of Gesù which features in Dante’s Divine Comedy have survived intact. A wonderful walking town with the legendary culinary traditions and cafes, it’s also a thermal spa town with various naturally occurring springs around the region including Bullicame which feeds the Terme dei Papi and Terme Salus-Pianeta Benessere, and the Terme di Orte and Pozze di San Sisto baths.

The nearby Etruscan archeological site of Vulci is wonderful for walking among the Imperial ruins and the volcanic Lake Mezzano are both under an hours’ drive. Bomarzo woodlands and the mysterious 16th century Parco del Mostri (Park of the Monsters) with its fantastical sculptures are within a an hour of town where you’ll also discover ancient Etruscan altars and Roman cave passages

Nearby Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola and Villa Lante are considered 16th century masterpieces with some of Italy’s most beautiful gardens.

The “dying city” of Bagnoregio is thirty minutes drive and is linked to the rest of the world by a long bridge that can only be crossed on foot. Characterised by its tiny tufo houses it’s as if time has stood still here. Rome is just over an hour south.

LOCATION

Viterbo, Italy. Nearest Airport: Fiumicino Airport, Rome (70km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring is lovely and temperate and during the Fall is the best time to enjoy the thermal baths. December Viterbo hosts the largest Christmas Village in Europe.